Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

  Not Disclosed

  Flagstaff, AZ

  3.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

Job Description

Description:
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Administrator, this position plans, organizes and directs the Nursing Department of a Medicare certified, skilled nursing facility and the provision of nursing care and services to its Veterans/Members. Oversees training/ education programs for nursing personnel. Determines the appropriate therapeutic, physical and nursing environment, the necessary levels of nursing staff, the operational procedures and the evaluation of outcomes. Ensures all federal and state nursing home regulations are met. Serves as a member of the management team and on a number of facility committees. Interacts, as needed, with key management staff. Serves as a liaison with the Medical Director and providers relative to treatment plans, policies and procedures and regulatory implementation. Learns, implements and monitors client Management System methods. Utilizes client concepts and tools for problem solving and continuous work/process improvements and efficiency.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
1. Plans, organizes and directs nursing functions to comply with long-and short-term goals, facility policies and procedures, nursing home regulations, and budget. 40%
2. Responsible for the provision of nursing care and services to Veterans/Members 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Determines nursing staff requirements including levels of training needed and allocation to treatment function and areas. Ensures adequate staff to meet direct care needs, assessments, planning, evaluation and supervision. Provides assistance on units or with supervision as required. Hires, supervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines staff. Reviews and evaluates staff job performance through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual appraisals. 20%
3. Participates actively in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), clinical meetings, and other facility meetings as directed by the Administrator. Directs a nursing education program to promote growth and development of nursing personnel. Oversees ASVH staff compliance with annual TB skin testing requirements. Oversees the development, presentation and tracking of mandatory in-service training for ASVH staff. 20%
4. Conducts investigations of policy issues, staff and veteran/member allegations and other potential disciplinary problems, taking corrective action as necessary. Makes regulatory reports as indicated. 10%
5. Actively involved in client processes such huddle boards, problem solving, job breakdown sheets, success tracking, and standardized work. Serves on committees and attends related meetings. Completes special projects as assigned. Assumes staff assignments when necessary. Consults with department and facility managers relative to program objectives, staffing and equipment needs, budget, operational policies and procedures and management issues. Assists Administrator in preparing for surveys. 10%
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)


Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
Knowledge:
Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge of fundamental nursing policies and procedures as they are generally written and applied within the skilled nursing facility
Extensive knowledge of employee management issues including knowledge of scheduling, training, supervision and application of nursing practices
Extensive knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the skilled nursing facility including OBRA, OSHA and other standards
Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the quality of resident assessments. Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans
Extensive knowledge of human resource functions, including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary action
Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to work flow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the skilled nursing environment
Knowledge of client Personnel Rules

Skill:
Skill in managing systems, functions, material/supply resources, human resources and nursing practice
Advanced clinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they apply to quality indicators
Fundamental nursing skills that may be used when providing nursing care or supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Problem solving skills as they relate to nursing care and practice, interpersonal relationships, internal/external resources and critical family/resident issues
Management/leadership skills

Ability:
Abide by nursing regulations
Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions, and follow up regarding client health problems
Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
Work with professional and non- professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents

Licenses/Certifications:
Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the ST of AZ
May be required to drive on State business; current, valid driver's license required; subject to driver's license record checks; must
maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training

Selective Preferences:
Experience in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility
Supervisory/management experience as a nurse

Notes:
Schedule: Flexible- 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:30am to 4:30pm TBD on Administrator and Over Time needed.